Get to Know Us
Pinch of Taste is a patisserie located in Dennistoun, Glasgow, founded by Chef Nikolas Zalonis in March 2022. The patisserie offers a variety of freshly made desserts daily, using organic, high-quality ingredients such as Valrhona chocolates and locally sourced products. Chef Zalonis specializes in Greek, Spanish, Italian, and British cuisines, aiming to create a stir among local gastronomes with his innovative creations. The patisserie's vision includes ambitions to achieve its first Michelin Star, reflecting a commitment to excellence and culinary artistry.
Nikolas Zalonis
Chef and Founder
Nikolas Zalonis is a Greek chef, born in Athens in January 1991. He specialises in Greek, Spanish, Italian and British cuisines, and his knowledge, skill, and talent have earned him the prestigious rank of Head Chef.
Nikolas’s love of cooking and entertaining comes from both his mother’s and grandmother’s kitchens and from his desire to recreate the wonderful dishes they prepared there.
When he started his culinary career Nikolas was curious to learn how to use even a single ingredient, as simple as a potato, to create unique dishes - defining this curiosity and experimentation as “the art of cooking”. After his training, Nikolas started working in a professional kitchen, over a decade ago now, before travelling the world to expand his culinary knowledge.
At the beginning of his career, everything Chef Nikolas Zalonis needed to know about running an efficient, organised, and profitable kitchen was learnt hands-on, working alongside top chef Athanasios Kotsis - an executive chef who was in charge of a 5-star hotel in Rhodes.
Today, Nikolas owns a catering company in Glasgow called Pinch of Taste, which is loved by many loyal customers. Chef Nikolas Zalonis opened "Pinch of Taste - The Patisserie" in Dennistoun, Glasgow in March 2022, with ambitions to achieve his first Michelin Star.
A Legacy of Sweet Excellence – 3 Years and Counting.
At Pinch of Taste, crafting luxurious desserts isn’t just our business—it’s our passion. We're honoured to have been named Luxury Dessert Company of the Year by the Scotland Prestige Awards for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024).
These awards recognise small and independent businesses that consistently deliver excellence, innovation, and impeccable service—and we’re incredibly proud to stand out in such a deliciously competitive field.
Every award-winning creation we serve is made with love, premium ingredients, and a deep-rooted dedication to elevating dessert to an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re indulging in one of our signature treats or trying something new from our seasonal range, you're tasting the very best.
Thank you for being part of our journey—your sweet moments are our greatest reward.
